industrialiserad

Industrialiserad describes a country, region, or economy that has undergone industrialisation, the transition from an agriculture-dominated system to one where manufacturing and related activities form the core of economic life. The shift is typically marked by mechanized production, factory organization, urban growth, rising productivity, and greater integration into national and global markets.

Common indicators include a substantial share of manufacturing in GDP and employment, a high urban population, investment in energy and transportation infrastructure, and an economy oriented toward mass production and exports. Industrialised economies also tend to emphasize skill development and education to supply a skilled workforce for factories and related industries.

Historically, industrialisation began in Europe and North America during the late 18th and 19th centuries and later spread to other regions. In contemporary usage, the term can describe both advanced industrial economies and states undergoing rapid industrial growth. Some economies experience deindustrialisation, where manufacturing share declines as services become more dominant, even while maintaining a manufacturing base.

Industrialisation has wide-ranging social and environmental consequences, including urbanisation, changes in labor relations and income distribution, infrastructure development, and environmental impacts. Public policy around industrialisation often involves industrial policy, investment in innovation and education, and measures to improve infrastructure and competitiveness.

Note that industrialiserad is a descriptive label that can mask diversity within an economy and does not by itself capture digitalisation, financial services, or the shift to a knowledge-based economy that characterizes many modern nations.